Exam

Билет №1

Let’s talk about accommodation.

1.    Tell me about the house/flat you live in.

2.    Do you mind living in your city?

3.    Ask me about the house/flat I live in.

4.    Your friend wants to decorate his/her room and make it look more modern. Give him/her a piece of advice on how to do it.

5.    They say that the place where you live reflects your character and personality. What do you think about it?

Билет №2

Let’s talk about the education.

1.    Tell me about the system of education in Belarus.

2.    Have you decided what will do after leaving school?

3.    Ask me about the school I went to when I was young.

4.    Give a piece of advice on how to be successful in life.

5.    Some people think that education is a key to success. Do you agree with it?

Билет №3

Let’s talk about the environment.

1.    Do you share the opinion that our planet is in danger?

2.    Is your city/town/village polluted? Why or why not?

3.    Ask your British friend what environmental problems they are concerned about.

4.    Give a piece of advice on what people can do to protect the environment.

5.    Now the risk of ecological disasters still exists. What do you think about it?

Билет №4

Let’s talk about Belarus.

1.    What attracts tourists to Belarus?

2.    What parts of Belarus have you visited?

3.    What questions do you expect to hear from a British teenager about Belarus?

4.    What Belarusian festivals can you advise a foreigner to take part in?

5.    They say that the Belarusian language is losing its popularity. What do you think about it?

Билет №5

Let’s talk about Great Britain.

1.    What can you tell me about the parts Great Britain consists of?

2.    Are state symbols of Great Britain known throughout the world?

3.    What questions will you ask your foreign friend about his/her country?

4.    What historical places can you advise me to visit in England?

5.    If have a chance to travel to any country in the world, which one will you choose to visit. Why or why not?

Билет №6

Let’s talk about science and modern technologies.

1.    What is the role of science in our fast-moving world?

2.    Do you support cloning?

3.    What questions will you ask a most outstanding scientist?

4.    Give me a piece of advice on how to make my house more secure and comfortable for living. What modern appliances and gadgets can I use?

5.    People are becoming more dependent on high-tech devices. Is it good or bad?

Билет №7

Let’s talk about art.

1.    What kind of art do you prefer? Why?

2.    Do you like to visit museums? Why or why not?

3.    Ask me questions about the comedy I have recently seen.

4.    Give me a piece of advice on what architectural monuments are worth visiting in Belarus.

5.    People say that creative activities are very good for our mental health. Do you agree with it? Why or why not?

Билет №8

Let’s talk about your future career.

1.    What do you want to do in the future?

2.    Is work essential to have a happy life? why or why not?

3.    What questions do you expect from your future employer at a job interview?

4.    Give me some advice on how to create a positive impression on the employer at a job interview.

5.    Some people think that it is necessary to have good communication skills in order to get a good job. What do you think about it?

Билет №9

Let’s talk about your family.

1.    What does your immediate family mean to you?

2.    Are there any family traditions that you follow?

3.    What questions will you ask a British teenager about his/her family?

4.    What can you advise people who want to have a good relationship with their parents and grandparents?

5.    They say that parent and children have difficulties understanding each other because of the generation gap. What do you think about it?

Билет №10

Let’s talk about youth and society.

1.    What national and international youth organizations do you know?

2.    Are you a member of any youth organization?

3.    What questions will you ask your friend who belongs to a group of goths?

4.    What will you advise a person who wants to express himself/herself?

5.    If you had a power to solve a single problem in today’s world, what would it be?

Билет №11

Let’s talk about the mass media.

1.    What role does the Internet play in your life?

2.    Are there any means of communication teenagers can’t live without?

3.    What questions will you ask a British teenager about the media he/she likes best of all?

4.    I’d like to watch something entertaining on TV. What programme will you advise me to watch?

5.    Do you think newspapers will disappear in twenty years’ time?

Билет №12

Let’s talk about the mass media.

1.    What role does the Internet play in your life?

2.    Are there any means of communication teenagers can’t live without?

3.    What questions will you ask a British teenager about the media he/she likes best of all?

4.    I’d like to watch something entertaining on TV. What programme will you advise me to watch?

5.    Do you think newspapers will disappear in twenty years’ time?

Билет №13

Let’s talk about international cooperation.

1.    Tell me how Belarus develops economic relations with other countries?

2.    Is Belarus a member of some international organizations?

3.    You are going to travel to Britain as an exchange student. Ask questions about the exchange programme.

4.    Give advice to your friend who is hosting a foreign student.

5.    Social networking is a convenient way to keep in touch with foreign friends and a good possibility to develop cooperation. What do you think about it?

Билет №14

Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes.

1.    What can you tell me about the Belarusian people?

2.    Would you like to visit Great Britain? Why or why not?

3.    Ask your British friend how they celebrate Christmas in their family?

4.    Your British friend wants to discover Belarusian cuisine. What advice will you give him/her?

5.    What do you think is the best symbol of Belarus?

Билет №15

Let’s talk about outstanding people.

1.    Tell me about some Belarusians who are well known all around the world.

2.    Are you a quick learner?

3.    Your British friend writes an article about famous British politicians. What questions will you ask him/her?

4.    Your British friend is interested in Russian and Belarusian literature/ what kind of books will you advise him/her to read?

5.    What do you think is more important: IQ, hard work, persistence or a solid upbringing on the way to success?

Билет №16

Let’s talk about tourism.

1.    How do you prefer to travel?

2.    Do you bring home souvenirs from your trips? Why or why not?

3.    You are going on a trip around England? What questions will you ask your British friends?

4.    Your American friend wants to visit Belarus. Which places will you advise him/her to visit?

5.    Nowadays people enjoy travelling a lot. What are the reasons do you think?

Билет №17

Let’s talk about accommodation.

1.    Tell me about the house/flat you live in.

2.    Do you mind living in your city?

3.    Ask me about the house/flat I live in.

4.    Your friend wants to decorate his/her room and make it look more modern. Give him/her a piece of advice on how to do it.

5.    They say that the place where you live reflects your character and personality. What do you think about it?

Билет №18

Let’s talk about your family.

1.    What does your immediate family mean to you?

2.    Are there any family traditions that you follow?

3.    What questions will you ask a British teenager about his/her family?

4.    What can you advise people who want to have a good relationship with their parents and grandparents?

5.    They say that parent and children have difficulties understanding each other because of the generation gap. What do you think about it?

Билет №19

Let’s talk about your future career.

1.    What do you want to do in the future?

2.    Is work essential to have a happy life? why or why not?

3.    What questions do you expect from your future employer at a job interview?

4.    Give me some advice on how to create a positive impression on the employer at a job interview.

5.    Some people think that it is necessary to have good communication skills in order to get a good job. What do you think about it?

Билет №20

Let’s talk about Belarus.

1.    What attracts tourists to Belarus?

2.    What parts of Belarus have you visited?

3.    What questions do you expect to hear from a British teenager about Belarus?

4.    What Belarusian festivals can you advise a foreigner to take part in?

5.    They say that the Belarusian language is losing its popularity. What do you think about it?

Билет №21

Let’s talk about any Enlglish-speaking  country.

1.    What do you know about the USA?

2.    Do you think that people speaking the English language are similar in character?

3.    What questions will you ask your foreign friend about his/her country?

4.    Give me a piece of advice on what to choose from a tourist guide to do when planning a visit to the USA.

5.    If you have a chance to travel to any country in the world, which one will you choose to visit and why?

Билет №22

Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes.

1.    What can you tell me about the Belarusian people?

2.    Would you like to visit Great Britain? Why or why not?

3.    Ask your British friend how they celebrate Christmas in their family?

4.    Your British friend wants to discover Belarusian cuisine. What advice will you give him/her?

5.    What do you think is the best symbol of Belarus?

Билет №23

Let’s talk about youth and society.

1.    What national and international youth organizations do you know?

2.    Are you a member of any youth organization?

3.    What questions will you ask your friend who belongs to a group of goths?

4.    What will you advise a person who wants to express himself/herself?

5.    If you had a power to solve a single problem in today’s world, what would it be?

Билет №24

Let’s talk about education.

1.    Tell me about the system of education in Belarus.

2.    Have you decided what will do after leaving school?

3.    Ask me about the school I went to when I was young.

4.    Give a piece of advice on how to be successful in life.

5.    Some people think that education is a key to success. Do you agree with it?

Билет №25

Let’s talk about tourism.

1.    How do you prefer to travel?

2.    Do you bring home souvenirs from your trips? Why or why not?

3.    You are going on a trip around England? What questions will you ask your British friends?

4.    Your American friend wants to visit Belarus. Which places will you advise him/her to visit?

5.    Nowadays people enjoy travelling a lot. What are the reasons do you think?

1.    Accomodation
1.    Tell me about the house/flat you live in.	I live in a comfortable flat in a 5-storied block of flats. We have a living room, two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. There are all modern conveniences in our flat: gas, electricity, cold and hot running water, a microwave, the Internet. Our flat is nicely and comfortably furnished. We have everything we need here. My parents’ bedroom is the biggest. I have my own room which I call “my haven”. But I should say that our favourite room is the kitchen because we all get together there, eat tasty food and talk to each other.
2.    Do you mind living in your city?	No, I don’t. I think my city is a very nice place to live in.
3.    Ask me about the house/flat I live in.	1. Is your flat big or small? 2. How many rooms are there in your flat? 3. What colour are the wallpapers in your room? 4. Where do your windows face on? 5. What furniture do you have in your room?
4.    Your friend wants to decorate his/her room and make it look more modern. Give him/her a piece of advice on how to do it.	I would recommend him to furnish it in a minimalism style. I think we should have much space in the rooms.
5.    They say that the place where you live reflects your character and personality. What do you think about it?	I think it’s true. When you come to someone’s place you can see different things that can tell you much about their owner: what he likes, what he is interested in, weather he is neat or not and so on.
2. Education
1.    Tell me about the system of education in Belarus.	Education in Belarus is free and compulsory from age 6 to 17. From age 6 to 10 children attend primary school where they learn how to read and write, study the basics of essential subjects. From 10 to 15 pupils attend secondary school where they study Russian, Belarusian, Literature, Maths, Natural sciences, History and a foreign language. After grade 9 pupils sit their exams and can either leave school and enter some college or continue studying in high school for two more years. After leaving school they may try to enter a university or a college.
2.    Have you decided what will do after leaving school?	Yes, I am going to enter the State Belarusian University and to become a historian.
3.    Ask me about the school I went to when I was young.	1.  Were you a member of any club? 2. Did you have a lot of friends at school? 3. How did you spend your free time? 4. Were you a member of any youth organization? 5. Did you like going to school?
4.    Give a piece of advice on how to be successful in life.	First of all, you should set your goals. Then you should step by step achieve them.
5.    Some people think that education is a key to success. Do you agree with it?	I agree up to the point. Good education gives you a good chance to achieve success but you should be determined and hardworking. Only in this case you will be able to become successful.
3. Mass media
1. What role does the Internet play in your life?	Nowadays, no one can deny the importance of the Internet. Sitting in front of a computer, clicking a mouse, you can shop, download many interesting films, books, read news about the subject which is interesting for you, play computer games with other players, chat and send mails to your friends. The Internet has drastically (кардинально) changed everything. With the advent of the Internet many other media sources became unnecessary. You can find the information you're looking for in 5 seconds. Just google it and here is the answer. It is very convenient for students, professionals, experts and all other people. With the help of the Internet people from different parts of the planet can communicate with each other and share information without leaving their home. It has become easier to meet like-minded people from all over the world and become friends with them. However, the Internet is not always a blessing (благословение) as we become extremely addicted to it and may lose our communication skills. The fact is that we now tend to get stick to our smartphones and other electronic devices and neglect real communication. The Internet can be a blessing, but we should use it carefully in order not to turn the blessing into a curse (проклятие).
2. Are there any means of communication teenagers can’t live without?	Yes, there are. I can’t live without my smartphone. I use it every day to come in touch with my friends or to get information from the Internet.
3. What questions will you ask a British teenager about the media he/she likes best of all?	1. What are your favourite mass media? 2. Do you prefer getting news from TV of from the Internet? 3. Are you registered in any social network? 4. How much time do you spend surfing the Internet? 5.  Do you think the Internet is a reliable source of information?
4. I’d like to watch something entertaining on TV. What programme will you advise me to watch?	I’d recommend you to watch some good comedy. It will help you relax and get a positive mood.
5. Do you think newspapers will disappear in twenty years’ time?	I think yes. Newspapers are rapidly losing popularity among population. Nowadays they are mostly read by elder generation. The young prefer reading everything on-line. So I think in some 20-30 years there will be no need in newspapers.
4. Art
1. What kind of art do you prefer? Why?	I like many kinds of art: theatre, cinema, painting… but the kind of art which I’m most interested in is music. It isn’t classical music but modern. My favorite kind of music is techno. Although I also like dance, pop and hip-hop music, it depends. I like to listen to pop while I’m learning or doing my homework. Pop music is better because it is calmer than techno. Music makes me feel better when I’m sad or tired. Techno and dance music is the best for discos. Some people say that techno is boring, because there is the same melody all the time. It is true for some albums but not for all. Nowadays we have many good techno albums, which are the best for dancing and having fun. I don’t like to dance to pop or hip-hop music, because it’s too slow for me. It is good just to listen to. Music is very important in my life. I’m listening to it almost all the time when I’m at home. It gives me pleasure and strength. I can’t imagine my life without music, it is the best way to relax and to have fun for me.
2. Do you like to visit museums? Why or why not?	Yes, I do. When visiting a museum you can learn a lot about our history, nature, geography and so on. You can get acquainted with some art works and just get aesthetic pleasure.
3. Ask me questions about the comedy I have recently seen.	1. Who is the director of the film? 2. Where was it filmed? 3. Who played the main roles? 4. Would you recommend me to watch it? 5. Was the plot really exiting?
4. Give me a piece of advice on what architectural monuments are worth visiting in Belarus.	I would recommend you to visit Mir and Nesvizh Castles. It’s worth seeing both monuments as they are very beautiful. Moreover, they are located in the same direction and not far from each other.
5. People say that creative activities are very good for our mental health. Do you agree with it? Why or why not?	Yes, I agree. Creative art is a very effective way to stimulate the brain and anyone can do it. Activities like painting, sculpting, drawing, and photography are relaxing and rewarding hobbies that can lower your stress levels and leave you feeling mentally clear and calm.
5.    Youth and society
1. What national and international youth organizations do you know?		There are a lot of youth organizations in the world. They play an important role in the life of teenagers and young people. They help them to make new friends, to work as a team, to find things they are interested in and do some public work. More than that Youth organizations create necessary conditions for development of an individual. There are numerous youth organizations in Great Britain. Some are large and some are small, some nation-wide and some local. Probably the largest are the Boy Scouts, the Girl Guides Association, the Young Men's Christian Association and the Young Women's Christian Association. Also I should mention The Youth Parliament. What concerns our country, the most popular and big organizations are the Belarusian Republican Pioneer Organization and the Belarusian Republican Union of Youth. The main aim of the BRSM is to create conditions for all-round development of young people and to contribute to creation of a civil society in Belarus.
2. Are you a member of any youth organization?		Yes, I am a member of …./ No, I’m not a member of any organization.
3. What questions will you ask your friend who belongs to a group of goths?		1. Why do you wear black clothes? 2. What is the aim of your organization? 3. What activities do you do in your organization? 4. Why did you decide to join this organization? 5. Is it easy to join this organization?
4. What will you advise a person who wants to express himself/herself?		When you come out of your comfort zone, you can express yourself in front of the whole world, and there is no better stage to express yourself as some youth organization.  So join one and you’ll have a lot of opportunities to express yourself.
5. If you had a power to solve a single problem in today’s world, what would it be?		I would give everyone an extreme sense of empathy. Because if everyone could easily imagine other people's situations then many of the world's problems would simply vanish.
6.    Science and modern technologies
1. What is the role of science in our fast-moving world?		Scientific research has a history of thousands of years. Science has offered many gifts to mankind. Fire was the first discovery and wheel was the first invention. Since that time we have travelled far. We can’t live without electricity. Everything in our life depends on it. I can’t imagine my life without modern gadgets and devices. I have a lot of them at home. I can do nothing without the Internet and my mobile phone. If we had no Internet we wouldn’t obtain the necessary information as quickly as possible, we would lose an important source of education and communication. Mobile phones provide users an access to the Internet, sending and receiving e-mails and text messages, watching TV, listening to music, taking photos, navigating by the Global Positioning System and phoning. My mum uses a lot of modern devices for cooking. They save her spare time and make her life easier. So I can say that the role of science in our fast-moving world is obvious.
2. Do you support cloning?		Yes, if you speak about animals. In this case it might be helpful. But if you speak about cloning humans I’m definitely against it.
3. What questions will you ask a most outstanding scientist?		1. Why is your area of scientific discovery important for the ordinary citizen of this country? 2. What is the coolest thing about your work? 3. What's your assessment of the current state of cloning?  4. What do you want to achieve with your research? 5. Why did you become a scientist?
4. Give me a piece of advice on how to make my house more secure and comfortable for living. What modern appliances and gadgets can I use?		Nowadays many things at home can be controlled with the help of your smartphone. For example you can watch a video from you cameras or control your car from anywhere and many other things.  You just have to be smart enough to use these apps.
5. People are becoming more dependent on high-tech devices. Is it good or bad?		To my mind it’s neither good nor bad. It’s our reality. It’s impossible to imagine our modern life without high-tech devices. The question of becoming dependent on high-tech devices lies in the sphere of personal attitude towards it. Every person decides himself whether to be reasonable or not.
7.    Outstanding people
1. Tell me about some Belarusians who are well known all around the world.		There are a lot of famous people among Belarusians: writers and poets, politicians and cosmonauts, artists and sportsmen. They are historic figures and our contemporaries. First of all I would like to mention the names of outstanding Belarusian enlighteners Frantsisk Skoryna and St. Eufrasiniya of Polotsk. Then we can’t but speak about our outstanding writers  Yakub Kolas, Yanka Kupala and Maksim Bogdanovich.  We can also be proud of world-famouse artists Mark Shagal and Kazimir Malevitch. The names  of  Daryia Domracheva, Viktoria Azarenka, Alexander Hleb and Maxim Mirny gave our country the opportunity to boast about good achievements in sport.  But the most prominent person in Belarus is certainly Boris Kit – a great mathematician, physicist, chemist and educator, doctor of philosophy in mathematics and in the History of Science, a citizen of the world.
2. Are you a quick learner?		Yes, it doesn’t take me much time to learn something. / No, it always takes me much time to learn something.
3. Your British friend writes an article about famous British politicians. What questions will you ask him/her?		1. Who is the most prominent politician in Great Britain from your point of view? 2. Why did you decide to write this article? 3. Where do you take information for the article? 4. What questions would you ask a politician if you had a chance? 5. Would you like to become a politician?
4. Your British friend is interested in Russian and Belarusian literature/ what kind of books will you advise him/her to read?		I would recommend him/her to read something classical. Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky  from Russian literature and Bykov, Kupala, Kolas from Belarusian literature.
5. What do you think is more important: IQ, hard work, persistence or a solid upbringing on the way to success?		There’s no doubt IQ plays a big role in academic achievement, but acceptance into the University far from guarantees professional success.  I think that you should combine all of the mentioned above to become successful. Everything depends on your personality.
8.    Family
1. What does your immediate family mean to you?		Family plays a very important role in every person’s life. For me my family is my haven. It gives me a sense of safety and stability. I can always come clean with my thoughts and feelings to my family members. And I’m sure that I will always get understanding, support and love from all of them. They are always ready to give me a helping hand. And of course I’m also always there for them.
2. Are there any family traditions that you follow?		Yes, sure. In the evening we always get together at the dinner, discuss what happened during the day, then watch TV. Traditionally we also celebrate all holydays together.
3. What questions will you ask a British teenager about his/her family?		1. Do you have any special family traditions? 2. How do you usually celebrate birthdays? 3. Do you decorate your house before holydays? 4. How do you usually spend your weekends? 5. What is your favourite holiday?
4. What can you advise people who want to have a good relationship with their parents and grandparents?		They should first of all respect, love and support each other. They also should spend time together, help each other and understand each other.
5. They say that parent and children have difficulties understanding each other because of the generation gap. What do you think about it?		Personally I think that if you have a close and happy family, if you trust your family members, there is no such a problem. Because you can talk to each other and understand each other.
9.    Future career
1. What do you want to be in future?		As you know, our modern world makes a person be flexible and mobile, creative and inventive. Modern life makes a person broaden his horizons, use modern technologies and learn foreign languages. To get knowledge people need education, they need to turn theory into practice. Nowadays good education means a good job. I am leaving school soon and I’m thinking about possible careers and jobs. It’s very difficult to choose your future career because there are many alternatives and you don’t know where to start. It’s a very difficult decision to choose the right job. Of course, I want a profitable job, but I also want to enjoy the profession in which I’ll be engaged. I want a creative job, no matter what the profession will be. Maybe I’ll become a specialist in business matters like my mother.                      2) I think that the profession of programmer can give many opportunities. Computers are the most rapidly changing sphere of modern technology. We are living in the age of information. And I think that the future is just filled with computers. So after I finish school I want to enter the university and study computer science.
2. Is work essential to have a happy life? Why or Why not?		Of course, work is essential for all human beings.  Nowadays money is the only reason why people work. They work to get things they need to live. People stay at work for at least a third of their day .So I think it is also very important to get personal satisfaction through the work.
3. What questions do you expect from your future employer at a job interview?		1. What is your greatest strength? 2. What are your salary expectations? 3. What do you know about this company? 4. Why do you want to work here? 5. What foreign languages can you speak?
4. Give me some advice on how to create a positive impression on the employer at a job interview.		First of all be sure of your strengths. Speak distinctly, have eye-to-eye contact, smile. Don’t interrupt and don’t hurry to ask questions. If you are clever and positive, everything will be ok in the end.
5. Some people think that it is necessary to have computer skills to get a good job. Do you agree with this?		Yes, I think they are absolutely right. Nowadays computers have become a part of our lives. They are everywhere. They make our lives and our work easier. So, to become a good specialist and to get a good job you really have to master computer.
10. Belarus
1. What attracts tourists to Belarus?		Today Belarus is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination. Mir and Nesvizh Castles have been visited by thousands of people from Belarus. The country has great natural beauty – including two national parks designated World Heritage sites by the United Nations – and a wealth of attractions, including ancient cities, medieval castles, art galleries and museums. One of the main attractions of Belarus is the largest Lake Naroch on its territory; its area is about 79 square kilometers. It is in Mink region. Belarus is often called the lungs of Europe due to its territory which is by a third covered by forests. For instance, the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park is probably the only existing old-growth forest in Europe. It is exotics for tourists from France or Germany. Besides being famous for its old-growing trees, Belovezhskaya Pushcha is known to tourists for the diversity of wild animals.
2. What parts of Belarus have you visited?		I have visited many Belarusian cities in different regions. I’ve visited such cities as _________________
3. What questions about Belarus do you expect to hear from a British teenager		1. What places are worth seeing in Belarus? 2. What are the biggest industrial centres of Belarus? 3. What problems is the country facing at present? 4. What are the most popular holidays in Belarus? 5. Are there any places of interest in your native town?
4. What Belarusian festivals would you advise a foreigner to visit?		I would recommend you to visit Slavyanskiy bazar. It is my favourite since various singers from different countries take part in it. It unites the culture of and traditions of Slavic countries. If you like retro songs so golden hit will be your choice. There are also a lot of festivals which take place in Belarus: “Friendship Wreath”, “Dazhynki”, “Listopad”.
5. They say that the Belarusian language is losing popularity. Do you agree with this? Why (not)?		I disagree with this opinion. Here are some facts. Firstly, there are many young people who speak Belarusian because they like it and respect their roots. Secondly, many elderly people speak Belarusian, because it's the language of their youth. There are many books in Belarusian. They are very interesting, I like reading them. There are also many interesting programmes on TV in Belarusian.
11.Environment
1. Do you share the opinion that our planet is in danger?		Environment is the nature around us: air, water, trees, flowers, animals, birds and insects. Nature has served people for many years, but people’s interference in nature has increased and the results are dramatic. Nowadays mankind faces numerous problems which threaten our environment. The most serious ecological problems are: noise from cars and buses; destruction of wildlife and countryside beauty; shortage of natural resources; the growth of population; pollution in its many forms People understand that the planet needs their immediate help if they want to survive and they take measures to protect nature. I strongly believe that we must consume less, recycle more, conserve wildlife and nature, act according to the dictum "think globally, act locally". If we don't realize that we are responsible for what's happening around us, we will never feel secure about the future of the world we live in.
2. Is your city/town/village polluted? Why or why not?		Of course, our city is polluted and the most important problems are litter, air and water pollution. The cars and factories in our city are giving off dangerous fumes. Litter is garbage – like food, paper and cans – on the ground or in the streets. It makes the city look dirty, and it spoils the view.
3. Ask your British friend what environmental problems they are concerned about.		1. What are the most urgent ecological problems in your country? 2. What actions does your government do to stop global warming? 3. How to stop deforestation without any harm to national economy? 4. What do you think people should do to protect the environment? 5. Do you agree that air pollution is a cause of people’s health problems?
4. Give a piece of advice on what people can do to protect the environment.		People can plant trees and create parks for endangered animals. They can recycle their wastes; persuade enterprises to stop polluting activities. And it is now more than ever apparent that at the same time people are destroying their bodies and their future.
5. Now the risk of ecological disasters still exists. What do you think about it?		I completely agree. Every year world industry pollutes the atmosphere with about 1000 million tons of dust and other harmful substances. Many cities suffer from smog. Vast forests are cut and burn in fire. Their disappearance upsets the oxygen balance. As a result some rare species of animals, birds, fish and plants disappear forever, a number of rivers and lakes dry up. The pollution of air and the world’s ocean, destruction of the ozone layer is the result of man’s careless interaction with nature, sign of the ecological crises.
12.National character and stereotypes
1. What can you tell me about the Belarusian people?		Different from anyone else, Belarusians are able to adapt to any circumstances — not to change the circumstances but to change themselves. The second aspect of the Belarusian character is that a Belarusian holds tight to what he/she has gained. He/she regards the external world with little trust. At the same time, in the view of Belarusians themselves, they are loved and respected by everyone. Belarusian people have always enjoyed receiving guests and have been perfect at this. This tradition is alive today. To sum up, Belarusian features of character are: tolerance and a lack of temper. Belarusians are kind, soft, soulful, and hospitable. They are easy to be ruled; they are hard-working, reserved, not very jolly; they are rather pessimistic, stubborn and peaceful.
2. Would you like to visit Great Britain? Why or why not?		Yes, I would, because we have studied a lot about this country and its places of interest. I think it would be very exciting to see all these places with my own eyes.
3. Ask your British friend how they celebrate Christmas in their family.		1. Do you decorate the house before Christmas? 2. Do you prefer to celebrate Christmas with family or with friends? 3. What special dishes do you cook for Christmas? 4. Are there any special Christmas traditions in your family? 5. You prepare gifts for all members of the family, don’t you?
4. Your British friend wants to discover Belarusian cuisine. What advice will you give him/her?		I would strongly recommend to taste draniki or kolduny. These dishes are really tasty and not known abroad.
5. What do you think is the best symbol of Belarus?		Belarus has its national symbols. They are national anthem, national emblem and the national flag. Our flag is green, red and white. Our country has other symbols too. Belarus is famous for its white storks. People say, they are the symbols of good luck. The white colour is the symbol of peace. So I would say that it’s the best symbol of our country.
13.Tourism
1. How do you prefer to travel?		There are a lot of ways of travelling. People can travel by car, by plane, by ship, by train, by coach or on foot. Travelling by plane is the fastest way of travelling but it is rather expenieve. Modern trains are also rather comfortable and travelling by train is convenient and cheap. Travelling by coach is rather cheap, but I wouldn’t say it’s very comfortable. My favourite way of travelling is travelling by car. I think this is one of the most comfortable means of travelling. You can enjoy the view looking through the window and this way of travelling is rather fast. You can travel to different cities and towns of your native country and even abroad. And you can stop whenever you want and drop in any place you like.
2. Do you bring home souvenirs from your trips? Why or why not?		Yes, I like bringing souvenirs from my trips. When I see them they remind me of the places I had visited and of emotions that I had experienced.
3. You are going on a trip around England. What questions will you ask your British friends?		1. What places of interest would you recommend me to visit? 2. Where should I stop to make accommodation cheap? 3. What national dishes would you recommend me to taste? 4. What is the best way to get to Britain from Belarus? 5. will you be able to show me some interesting places?
4. Your American friend wants to visit Belarus. Which places will you advise him/her to visit?		I would advise him to visit Mir and Nesvizh castles. They are very beautiful and are situated not far from Minsk.
5. Nowadays people enjoy travelling a lot. What are the reasons do you think?		Traveling nowadays has become an important part of modern life. Millions of people all over the world travel about their own countries and to foreign lands as well. People travel to visit natural destinations such as seas, lakes, rivers, mountain ranges, deserts and so on. It's always interesting to discover new things and other ways of life, to meet different people, taste different food, examine various architectural styles, visit museums and picture galleries. It's common knowledge that travelling is a key to understanding other cultures and a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the world we live in.
14.Great Britain and English-speaking countries
1. What can you tell me about the parts Great Britain consists of?		The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and a great number of small islands. The UK consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The northern and western parts of the country are mountainous and called the Highlands. All the rest is a vast plain which is called the Lowlands. Most of the rivers flow into the North Sea. The Thames is the deepest and the longest of the British rivers.
2. Are state symbols of Great Britain known throughout the world?		I think everybody in the world knows the national flag of the UK – the Union Jack and its national anthem “God save the Queen”.
3. What questions will you ask your foreign friend about his/her country?		1. What is the capital of your country? 2. What are the most interesting places in your country? 3. Is your country big or small? 4. Where is your country situated? 5. What holidays are celebrated in your country?
4. What historical places can you advise me to visit in England?		There are lots of places to visit there.  I would recommend you to visit the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the Tower Bridge. Maybe it will also be interesting for you to visit the Stonehenge.
5. If have a chance to travel to any country in the world, which one will you choose to visit. Why or why not?		I will choose to go to Great Britain because we have studied a lot about this country and its places of interest. I think it would be very exciting to see all these places with my own eyes.
15.International cooperation
1. Tell me how Belarus develops economic relations with other countries?		Belarus’ economy is based on exports and the country has trade links with more than 170 countries, which helped generated international trade worth US $50 billion in 2009. Belarus is the world’s third largest producer of potash, a raw material used in many fertilizers and chemical products. Almost half of exports go to Russia, mostly minerals, chemical products, machinery and food, while more than a third go to European states in the form of petrochemicals, fertilizers, and textiles. After Russia, Belarus’ leading trade nations are the Netherlands, Germany and the Ukraine. The main imports to Belarus are energy commodities from Russia, mainly oil and gas, and raw materials.
2. Is Belarus a member of some international organizations?		Yes, at the moment the Belarusian state is a member of more than 100 international organizations, both universal in the character of activities and membership, and regional and specialized.
3. You are going to travel to Britain as an exchange student. Ask questions about the exchange programme.		1. Do I get academic credit for my studies abroad? 2. How long will I be away? 3. Is there any financial assistance available? 4. How are students selected? 5. Where will I live?
4. Give advice to your friend who is hosting a foreign student.		At the very beginning, go over basic rules of the house. Not because the student is likely to be a wild child, but because there is a lot of new things being thrown at him or her, and it helps just to not have to guess how things are done.
5. Social networking is a convenient way to keep in touch with foreign friends and a good possibility to develop cooperation. What do you think about it?		Nowadays Social networking plays an important role in our life, we are using it to keep in touch with our friends and make some new friends. Besides that we want to show the world what we are doing by means of posting pictures or videos. Social media websites are very useful for companies to keep in touch with their customers and get some important information about them, but there is also a negative side. Social media can make it difficult for us to distinguish between important relationships from the real world and normal relationships formed through social media. In my opinion we have to continue with social media and tools like that, but we have to be aware of the influence of social media.
16. Enlglish-speaking  country
1. What do you know about the USA?		The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world. It occupies the southern part of North America and stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. The USA is made up of 50 states and the District of Columbia where the capital of the country, Washington, is situated. The population of the country is about 250 million. If we look at the map of the USA, we can see lowlands and mountains. The highest mountains are the Rocky Mountains, the Cordillera, and the Sierra Nevada. America's largest rivers are the Mississippi, the Missouri, the Rio Grande, and the Columbia. The Great Lakes on the border with Canada are the largest and deepest in the USA. The largest cities are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, San Francisco, and others.
2. Do you think that people speaking the English language are similar in character?		No, I don’t think so. Character is influenced by the culture of the country you live in and by its traditions and customs.
3. What questions will you ask your foreign friend about his/her country?		1. What is the capital of your country? 2. What are the most interesting places in your country? 3. Is your country big or small? 4. Where is your country situated? 5. What holidays are celebrated in your country?
4. Give me a piece of advice on what to choose from a tourist guide to do when planning a visit to the USA.		I would recommend you to visit New York city. Here you can see the famous statue of Liberty. Then you can walk along Broadway and visit Times Square and Central Park. And of course it would be very nice to have a look at New York from the top of the Empire State Building.
5. If you have a chance to travel to any country in the world, which one will you choose to visit and why?		I will choose to go to Great Britain because we have studied a lot about this country and its places of interest. I think it would be very exciting to see all these places with my own eyes.